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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.88, 37.34 and 13.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.88, 37.34 and 13.47 is: 20.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.88 : 37.34 = 13.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.88/37.34 = 13.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.88x = 37.34 × 13.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.88x = 502.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502.97/24.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.22

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